Project 3: The Demonstration Talk, from the Speaking to Inform manual by Rosalind
Author: Rosalind Early
Mary Clemens and Marcia Mannen Graduate
Mary Clemens and Marcia Mannen were both able to throw their hats in the air this spring after graduating from the Master of Liberal Arts and the Master of Project Management Programs respectively. “I wanted to get my master’s right after college, but I got married right away and then had a baby right after Read more ➡
New Club Officers
Starting July 1, the club will have new club officers. Here they talk about their new role and share a favorite Toastmasters moment from years past! President: John Richards II “I see my primary role as a bit of a cheerleader. One of my goals is to a create a more collaborative environment for all Read more ➡
Talk Soon Staff Day Speech Showcase a Roaring Success
The second annual Talk Soon Speech Showcase took place on May 23rd as part of Wash U’s Staff Day events. Troy DeArmitt, member of WUSTL Speaks and founder of the Talk Soon Speech Showcase, explained that “the staff day showcase had to happen. Too many good things were taking place in the weekly meetings to Read more ➡
WUSTL Speaks and Toast of WU Recognized
Washington University receives corporate recognition from Toastmasters International On Thursday, November 12, Balraj Arunasalam, first vice president of Toastmasters International, presented the Corporate Recognition Award to the university. Arunasalam traveled from Sri Lanka for a ceremony on campus in Olin Library. Mark Bagby, director of emergency management and Toastmasters member, opened the ceremony and Henry Webber, executive Read more ➡
District-Wide Club Growth Contest
District 8 is hosting a membership drive that lasts through October 31. The club must add at least 3 new members. The three clubs in the district that have the greatest net growth during this time will win prizes. 1st place $100 gift certificate to Toastmasters International Plaque or trophy for club 2nd place $50 Read more ➡
Smedley Club Contest Update
Our club is in the middle of a membership drive and we’re trying to win the coveted Smedley Award. We must recruit FIVE new members by the end of September to win. We’ve already got one! Can we get four more? Free Lunch The club also set a goal to earn 100 points during the two month Read more ➡
Mentor a New Gavel Club!
Step up and be a mentor! Rosalind and Josh were recently asked to mentor a new gavel club that is part of Connections to Success. Connections to Success is a nonprofit that helps people find jobs. It is especially focused on helping the long-term unemployed, recently released convicts, and those experiencing multi-generational poverty. Check out Read more ➡
Jackie Steps Down
In the final days of her tenure as our first club president, Jackie looks back on the first year of WUSTL Speaks.
New Club Officers
By Marcia Mannen On June 10 we held elections for club officers. There were speeches, laughter, and the passing of the gavel. Here the new officers share some of their darkest secrets, reasons they joined Toastmasters, and their plans for the club. Josh Lawrence, President Josh once sang a speed metal song in a band competition Read more ➡